Ground hogs

[enrgizerbunny]

Ground hogs aren't a threat to your chickens (just your feed budget), but they leave a hole that a fox can fit through. I don't have a predator proof run, and the ground hog moves things that a fox wouldn't and leaves a hole that a fox can fit through. I've caught two so far. Pictures of the first one.

 

[nuthatched]

Have you considered a no dig apron?

 

[PeaShack]

Maybe it’s now finally time for a skirt of hardware cloth all around the pen to prevent digging. Super cute groundhogs!

 

[springvalley123]

Ground hogs create an impressive tunnel system which can threaten a house's slab foundation. I'd make sure there's at least gravel around the people house, shed, etc and stay vigilant!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Ground hogs create an impressive tunnel system which can threaten a house's slab foundation. I'd make sure there's at least gravel around the people house, shed, etc and stay vigilant!

Groundhogs can't dig through gravel?

 

[springvalley123]

Groundhogs can't dig through gravel?

It was meant to discourage them. Come to think of it, ABC (mix of dirt/gravel) was no problem when they came to my house.

 

[enrgizerbunny]

Have you considered a no dig apron?

This is temporary housing so I'm avoiding that level of ground involvement. New hen house will be 18x24' with a coop, run, and storage/egg room all under one roof. Block foundation with dirt floor.